The Watcher Amongst the Trees


She stands. She watches. She hardly ever moves.

Is she waiting for someone?

Looking for something?

She allows herself to be seen, occasionally. And occasionally, she is seen smiling.

Some say she is the Lady in White, who wails throughout the woods on dark stormy nights, calling out an inaudible name. Others say she is Queen Elizabeth I, back to hold court with her many invisible subjects. And there are those who simply describe her as the Spirit of the Trees – although this spirit is not one of Nature’s kind. But her presence always brings with it an eerie chill.

12 responses to “The Watcher Amongst the Trees”

  1. europasicewolf avatar

    Cool! Great pic too…one of yours? It’s very atmospheric either way 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Thanks, Icewolf, and yes it is! After you helped me with the ‘PowerPoint thing’, I’ve tweaked away at many a picture! It was also then tweaked again in PicMonkey, just for the atmosphere. That’s the Bathroom effect, right there! 😀

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      1. europasicewolf avatar

        It’s a wonderful bathroom effect Tom! Marvellous 🙂 I wish I had some pic tweaking time lol but these Seasonal Spirits of yours and the side effects of the Universe replacing your bathroom are ensuring that doesn’t happen!

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          Soon, though, Icewolf… soooon….! 😀 You’ll have the time, I mean…

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  2. prenin avatar

    Spooky! 🙂

    The Spirit of the trees has many bad connotations!!! 🙂

    God Bless!

    Prenin.

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      Usually, Prenin, the Spirits of the Trees are all good around here. Things are always a little different around Hallowe’en! 😀

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  3. Visionkeeper avatar

    There are several animals in this pic and a heart to the right of the tree with two eyes. Hmmmm…VK 🙂

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I didn’t notice the animals at first, VK, but since you’ve mentioned it, I can now see a bear over to the left and an arichn… er… a uncho…. a elonch… an anteater (also on the left).

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  4. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

    Great atmosphere Tom.. And love the picture too.. I have been out in the wood today also taking a few picture of Trees 🙂 Happy Halloween xxx

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    1. Tom Merriman avatar

      I’ve seen your post tempting me in the Reader, Sue. I shall be calling by soon to savour your walk! 😀

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      1. Sue Dreamwalker avatar

        Thank you Tom.. for joining me.. 🙂

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        1. Tom Merriman avatar

          My pleasure, Sue! 🙂

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